Celtic’s win in Moscow on Tuesday has caused an interesting introspection in Russia, with both Spartak and some in the Russian media coming under scrutiny. The pre-match tone was set by comments we reported from former Spartak player and coach, Andrey Tikhonov, who, on the day of the draw, said:
“Barcelona are favourites from the group. We and Benfica will be fighting for second place.
“Celtic are outsiders. The Champions League competition is about very good technical football. It has nothing to do with running after the ball that somebody kicked forward.”
Another former Spartak player and Soviet international, who now works as a technical analyst and all-round raconteur , Aleksandr Bubnov, had a completely different take on Celtic, Spartak and the Russian and Scottish media.
Bubnov told Russian television:
“Spartak players thought they could push Celtic defenders around like toys. They played long crosses forward like the idiots. Celtic defenders knocked back everything. It was like training for Celtic, they were on holiday.
“When Celtic attacked for the first time, de Zeeuw thought that Insarualde would stop the Celtic player, Insarualde thought Pareja will stop him. When Celtic scored de Zeew asked, ‘Where was Pareja ?’ Pesjakov answered de Zeeuw, “You forgot? Pareja is still at the lunch, he will be back for the second half.”
Bubnov criticised TV analysts who before the game debated whether Celtic would survive in the bottom half of the Russian premier division or a lower division. He added:
“We were told by the experts that Spartak will shut Celtic out, kill them and bury outside the stadium. They are experts, they watch games, they take money for this kind of analysis. They told us Celtic are one story heroes.
“They talked about Rangers relegated to the fourth Division for financial cheating. You see how they do things there? What fantastic salvation. You are cheaters Rangers? OK, go and take long rest. Those in charge are professionals, nobody would help Rangers. They don’t go to the president, or the prime minister.
“Cherdantsev (TV expert) never played football. You heard him, Spartak players and all these experts. ‘No problem, champions of Scotland? Who are Celtic, who are Scotland?
“Experts? Did they watch Celtic against Benfica? Benfica are top in Portugal, Celtic drew with them. Even the stupid Scottish experts came here and told us Spartak would win 2-0.”
When asked how Spartak should play in the return game against Celtic, Bubnov suggested:
“You need to close wings and play carefully at the back. Celtic will not perform like Spartak did against Barcelona. They played and let the other team play.
“Neil Lennon was very smart coach. He closed Spartak options on the wings. Emeri (Spartak manager) should close Celtic wings. Emeri’s tactics was move wingers to the centre to leave more room for attacks from left and right defenders. But, our defenders were poor and slow.
“Emeri was stupid, he moved Aiden McGeady and Dmitri Kombarov to the centre because Neil Lennon closed wings. What happened? They both played out of position and Kombarov scored an own goal.”
“Spartak were open on the wings and there was a brothel at the back. Neil Lennon did what he wanted to do with Spartak”
Conversational Russian is apparently rich with imagery.
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Ten Men Won The League 13.12
A classic example of ‘it takes one to know one’
HH
traditionalist88
13:08 on 5 October, 2012
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Yeah, too true m8.
I feel that when the qualifiers come round
we’ll basking in the glow of a Treble :o)
But, then again – I thought the same last
season as well…
Not been on in a couple of days. See we avoided the third division side in the cup draw and got a tougher one against an SPL team instead. Bloody rigged these things.
Ten Men Won The League – Truth should be an absolute defence. (thumbsup)
Charlie Mulgrew signs a new improved contract until 2016.
A67
Will the Trip Advisor CSC please stop posting adverse reviews of Chardon D’or as I’ve booked to go there on Saturday night.
Only been there once before and thought the grub was o.k.
DBBIA/GoodFoodGuideCSC
KevJungle
They weren’t even going to let us win the Double last year – last years SC semi final was effectively the final and look what happened.
This year there could be no stopping us:)
HH
Leftclicktic’s post from TSFM included a reference to the Daily ranger and thr Daily Rebel, apparently depending on your background.
I much prefer the simple and ubiquitous use of The Daily Retard. Sums it up for me!
I’ve got a feeling that Paul 67 is about to drop some – nuclear stuff….
Off oot to escape the fall-out.
God Bless
Hail Hail
laters….
DBBIA
I’ve never had a bad meal in there. Only been in 3 times though as its difficult to park my armoured truck outside to cover payment.
MWD
whitedoghunch/MWD Blythswood has moved into pole position,will treat her to a Spa day then dinner-sorted La Valle Blanche is as you say excellent,that and Cail Bruich are our next ports of call. KFC get outta here!!!! Hail Hail Hebcelt
Has anyone noticed the BBC SPL page today, there are no fewer than 4 mentions under SPL teams that state a third division side has drawn Inverness in the League Cup, and of the 4 none are Inverness. Surely the BBC should at least try to be a little bit impartial on their so called SPL page and leave the League cup to another page altogether. Incidentally have they mentioned that the Inverness game will be live yet or are they waiting to surprise us again.
TMWTL
“NOT PROVEN”!
MWD
The Blytheswood is frequented by quite a few Celtic minded people.
I used to see The late Paul McBride QC in there regularly.
Infact they have a cocktail named after him.
Glen Loovens used to take his family there for Sunday breakfast.
Bobby Petta does a wee bit of winching in there.
Michael McDonald is also a frequent patron.
I’ve seen the great Neil Lennon in there as well.
A Timtastic classy joint.
A67
Andrew67 – Two Fat Ladies nearby is a nice little lunch spot too. (thumbsup)
MWD- so there’s good news and bad news..
Andrew67
More the reason for me not to go then.
I’m defo a jinx.
MWD :-)
NEW ARTICLE POST
The above comment is aimed at all podium hunters to remind them what Paul67 will write when he posts a new article.
Its been that long some may have forgotten
For those browsing in black and white, Paul67’s article will be on a yellow background. Or it maybe pink. But it won’t be white.
oh, i wrote the final ‘ED’ of the word POSTED in white text just to confuse those who don’t have a colour internet licence.
Interesting use of language on Radio Scotland sports bulletin: Neil Lennon “claims” that Broonie may only be fit enough for one Scotland tie.
Clearly implying that Neil may be telling porkies.
paranoidcsc
traditionalist88
13:19 on 5 October, 2012
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Naaaahhhhh.
I prefer to look at all the chances missed by all the – jelly & ice cream heroes
in that SCSF.
Joe Ledley – 2 sitters ?!?!?
Hooper – ?!?!?
Charlie Muldini at Hearts 1st goal – ?!?!?
The establishment have been against us for – 125 years imo.
So…naaaahhh !!!
That is who we are – the wee guy striking a blow for the underdog.
What happened to THAT psyche ?
We were beaten by a team who wanted it more and, THAT is the
sad truth I’m afraid.
Just like the LCF. imo
Why…couldn’t we beat a Killie tam with a Cup to play for ?
And yet…the same Killie(who had nothing to play for) were
humped when we won the League a few weeks later ?
Only stating what I seen – CSC
tam=team
typo
sorry
new article posted.
Philvisreturns
I have passed it dozens of times and looked in the window.
Next time i will give it a go.
A67
Breaking News
http://www.skybet.com/cms/breaking-transfer-news.shtm?name=Samaras.
Dont panic Sammi lovers.
Could do with the money though.
HH.
Ascot 305 Soul for me good luck
PRUSSIAN 350 NM
Morning,
Royal Rock 3.05 Ascot today.
Good luck everyone.
Morning all
Imperial Guest 335 Ascot
Best of luck
BODY AND SOUL 3;45 REDCAR
Mission Impossible 5.25 Redcar
God loves a trier :)))
I’ll go for Concise in the 2:15 at Newmarket.
Happy punting!
TTTT
Field of Dream 2.35 Ascot
HH
Will I break my duck today with oneofapear in the Redcar 4.15 ?
Sorry Field of Dream 3.35 Ascot
HH
GOWANHARRY……5.25 Redcar
HH
Genki 3.05 Ascot HH
Kingsgate Native, 4.10 Ascot. Unlucky last time, and comes to hand at this time of year. Having said that, my picks have been embarassing so far. Celts 4-0 tomorrow. I got the last result right (I think).